Assistant Professor in Biomechanics

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of Materials and Production a position as Assistant Professor in Biomechanics is open for appointment from May 1st 2026 or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of three years.

Your work tasks

Research areas will be within biomechanics in general and with a particular focus on musculoskeletal diseases and the design and evaluation of orthopedic devices. The role will involve leveraging computational models and experimental techniques to address both fundamental and clinical research questions. Candidates should have experience in designing and conducting experimental testing whether in vitro or in vivo. A strong background in biomechanical engineering is essential.

The teaching responsibilities will primarily focus on the biomechanical engineering master education as well as fundamental courses at both bachelor and master level of the mechanical engineering education including topics such as biomaterials design of medical devices vibration mechanics and finite element analysis. Additionally teaching may extend to other study programs offered at the University.

Your competencies

We are looking for applicants with independent research-related qualifications at a high international level and a PhD degree in biomechanical or mechanical engineering or a related field and you show potential to become one of the best in the academic field of the position. You are a clear communicator and you can under guidance organize and conduct supervision and teaching at bachelors and masters degree level. Completed pedagogical courses in supervision or similar will be a plus but not a requirement. You have experience with external research collaborations. We also draw attention to stays at one or more internationally recognized research institutions.

As a person you have good interpersonal skills are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good working environment.

We expect you to be able to write and speak English at an academic level.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Who we are

The Biomechanics Research Group works with a wide variety of topics including orthopedics osteoarthritis sports science design of medical devices ergonomic product design functional anatomy and basic science using experimental tools such as motion capture EMG sonography and material testing and simulation tools such as musculoskeletal modeling multibody dynamics finite element analysis and numerical methods in general.

The Department of Materials and Production (MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Departments mission is to meet the futures demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding to materials applications in mechanical construction industrial production and management. The department has several strong international and innovative research groups that comprise everything from basic science to strategic and applied research. The activities encompass research and education within materials mechanics physics production and industrial management and innovation.

Several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been and are being developed through interdisciplinary cooperation benefiting the industry and additional collaborators. As an employee at the department you will become part of an international research environment focusing on innovation knowledge sharing/building and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The Departments activities are supported by world-class laboratories and they are an important part of the research at the department. Specifically in relation to this position we have facilities for synthesis and characterization of materials covering the range from the atomic scale in the cleanroom and materials labs to fabrication of components and devices.

You can read more about AAU Materials and Production at: Department of Materials and Production - Aalborg University.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications. If you are applying for a position at you must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine. If this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this.
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here.

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

If you are applying from abroad you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at AAU at Relocation support - Aalborg University.

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Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

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